Tibetan 5 Sho Silver Coins

Posted by Peter on September 18th, 2009

Tibet 5 Sho 1917 silver coin

The above is a TIBET 5 Sho 1917(tibetan calendar=BE15-51) Silver coin. The obverse has the picture of a lion looking backwards with Tibetan writings and design on reverse.The edge is reeded. The coin is struck at Mekyi Mint. Weight varies from 7.40 to 9.80 grams with varieties existing.